Unit 2. am/is/are(questions)

 

BASIC GRAMMAR IN USE

 

Unit 2. am/is/are(questions)

 

"Am I late?"   "No, you're on time."
"Is your mother home?"   "No, she's out." 
"Are your parents home?"    "No, they're out." 
"Is it cold in your room?"    "Yes, a little bit." 
"Your shoes are nice. Are they new?

 

Is  she  home?  /  Is  your  mother  home?  
(not  Is  home  your  mother?) 
Are they new? / Are your shoes new?

(not  Are new your shoes?)

 

 

"Where is your mother? Is she home?"  
"Where are you from?"    "Canada." 
"What color is your car?"    "It’s red." 
"How old is Joe?"    "He's 24."
"How are your parents?"    "They're fine."
"These shoes are nice. How much are they?"  
"This hotel isn't very good. Why is it so expensive?"

 

what's=what is / who's=who is /
how's=how is / where's=where is

 

What's your phone number? 
Where's Emily?
Who's that man? 
How's your father?

 

 

"Are you tired?"   "Yes, I am."
"Is your friend Japanese?"   "Yes, he is."
"Are these your keys?"   "Yes, they are." 
"That's my seat."   "No, it isn't."